Word Details

Jurisdiction

Noun Hard
English: The official power to make legal decisions and judgments; or, the territory or sphere of authority over which this power is exercised.
Explanation: Refers to the legal authority a court, government, or other body has to hear cases, make decisions, or control a specific area or matter.

क्षेत्राधिकार / अधिकार क्षेत्र

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"The case fell outside the local court's jurisdiction."

authority domain purview control remit

Juris-diction: think of "jury" (legal) and "diction" (speaking/authority) – the authority to speak legally.

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